A Homeowner Guide to Lichen Removal via Roof Cleaning Methods
Walk around almost any established neighborhood in Richmond and you will likely spot roofs with gray-green, orange, or black crusty patches spreading across the shingles. In many cases, those patches are lichen. Unlike the dark streaks commonly caused by algae, lichen is a living composite organism that attaches itself firmly to roofing materials and can shorten the life of a roof if left alone. This guide explains what lichen is, why it thrives in Richmond's climate, which
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Walk around almost any established neighborhood in Richmond and you will likely spot roofs with gray-green, orange, or black crusty patches spreading across the shingles. In many cases, those patches are lichen. Unlike the dark streaks commonly caused by algae, lichen is a living composite organism that attaches itself firmly to roofing materials and can shorten the life of a roof if left alone. This guide explains what lichen is, why it thrives in Richmond's climate, which
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